It's been quite an adventurous day on our last day in Boston this go round. It is Thursday, June 20th, and we opted to have a bit of a lazy time at the hotel. We ate in the room and got organized for our day. Weather started off cloudy, and so the New England aquarium seemed like a great choice, and once again Sarah had $3 coupons for each of us--proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy! We made it there around 10, along with every other primary school group in all of the state! It was crowded but so much fun. We saw penguins, seals, fish of every kind, turtles, jelly fish, and most any other creature who lived in the sea. Didn't see a whale, but that is ok! Despite all the kiddie groups, who were for the most part, wonderful we did our own thing and learned a whole lit. One highlight for me has to do with the figure of Sam Adams, how rugged and innovative he asy. We always think about the beer named in his honor--a good Boston tradion--but more than they, he had the courage to stand up to the red coats and for his people and the causes in which he believes. Will and I got pics in front of the large Adams statue real close to the markets we hit yesterday. All and all it's been a wonderful day. From the many different species of marine life to going back to Durgin Park for a little lunch (I had loaded twice baked potato skins) and then Aubs and I went to the Fenway Park story--The Original seller of all Red Sox items--and wow, did I not bring enough money. You could buy everything from hats and shirts, to Red Sox diapers, signed balls and cards, and even stadium seats and bases! Again, wow. We got Will a little Sox Pex despenser and I got a Red Sox hat pin.
After a change of clothes, we made our way to the airport via the T and a very affordable shuttle service. We got to Boston Logan with plenty of time to spare and have been getting our bellies full and our bodies ready for the big flight tonight. I am sure we will be tired as can be come tomorrow, but it is about impossible not to feel excited and kind of ramped up in Logan airport. We are in concourse E, which is for all the international flights. People are buzzing about, there are many nationalities present, and they love another. We love to do a little people watching and are praying that all the small, noisy kids in the terminal either get lost or go to Hong Kong! We really need to sleep on the flight as much as possible to have a chance at not feeling aweful tomorrow.
There have been many times these last few days, today in particular, where we have just felt in the mix of things, of people, and of life. Like NY it seems that this city doesn't sleep. People have been very kind and inviting, and if we'd appeared to be non-Bostonian, the people with whom we interacted seemed all the more patient and understanding. So, good bye Boston for now. We'll catch you in a little more than a month, and memories of our time here will be with us always! Thanks for the history, the memories, and the many, many smiles.
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